ADHD Nurse & Non-Medical Independent Prescriber

We are excited to be offering a part-time position within the Children and young people's ADHD nursing team for an existing Non-Medical Prescriber (V300).

We would welcome nursing applicants with an NMC registration who have experience of prescribing medication used to treat ADHD.If you are able to complete high-quality clinical work safely and engage well with a complex client group with varying needs according to age, in a confident and positive way, then this is great opportunity for you to join us to enhance your skills and develop increased autonomy and clinical responsibility.

We are a small team of nurses with a high number of children and young people that require medication for treatment of ADHD. As a Non-Medical Prescriber, you will be expected to support other members of the team with clinical cases. In addition, you would be required to deputise for the Lead ANP ADHD nurse when required.

To work as a Non-Medical Prescriber within the ADHD Nursing team in accordance with the Trust's non-medical prescribing policy, protocols, national policies and within one's scope of competency.

The post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and quality of care delivery, participating in research and audit work within the ADHD Medication Service pathway in line with national and local guidelines.

The main aspect of the role will be carrying out ADHD medication reviews and to appropriately prescribe for children and young people aged 6 -18 with a diagnosis of ADHD. The young people we see often have complex co-morbid neuro-developmental needs, physical and mental health difficulties. You will be expected to work independently in a clinic setting to review medication, assess risks, prescribe medications used in the treatment of ADHD for children and young people, as well as making onward referrals to relevant services.

Up-to-date Safeguarding knowledge and experience is essential, especially in CCE and CSE, as well as being able to complete physical observations (including a manual blood pressure and pulse) and interpret and act on these readings in relation to a child's medication care plan.

The ADHD medication review clinics are carried out at various locations with an expectation to travel to these outreach clinics.

You will receive support via Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the team as well as the Consultant Community Paediatricians.

The post holder will benefit from being part of a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for personal and professional development exist through monthly supervision, managerial; and peer support, annual performance and development review and sharing of best practice.